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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Nominations and Elections Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone that may be interested in this message.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***********************************<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=735 style='width:551.25pt;border:solid #5BA390 1.5pt'><tr><td style='border:none;background:#5BA390;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'><img width=734 height=74 style='width:7.65in;height:.775in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://www.memberleap.com/message/70645943/975208225/header_MALA.jpg"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;background:white;padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Hello MiALA friends, <br><br>MiALA is now accepting nominations for open Board positions. We recognize the challenges we have faced and continue to face during the COVID-19 pandemic. MiALA remains committed to serving its members—and we need your help to do that! <br><br>Leadership takes many forms in MiALA and there are many service opportunities available. Why is serving in MiALA leadership a win/win for all of us? Because service with MiALA:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Takes only a few hours of time each month;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Can count toward tenure or continuing appointment requirements at your institution;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Establishes an active professional network with colleagues from other institutions;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Promotes academic librarianship through collaboration and communication.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Do you or someone you know have the dedication and enthusiasm to serve in MiALA leadership? Or someone who is newer to academic librarianship in Michigan? Or someone who is eager to enhance their leadership skills? If so, nominate them (or yourself) to run for one of the open Board positions. Newly-elected positions will begin service on July 1, 2020.<br><br>Open Board positions: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Vice President/President-Elect</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Treasurer </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Publicly Funded University Rep</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Private College Rep</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Community College Rep</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Interest Group Coordination Council Representatives (Two 2-year terms and Two 1-year terms) </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Nominations open on April 15, 2020 and will be accepted through May 20, 2020. If you are interested in running, or in nominating a colleague, please submit the nomination form on the Election Central 2020 website: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=71431689&mm=126838389071" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>http://miala.org/election_central.php</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>. <br><br>Be sure to check out the </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/ct.php?lid=71431689&mm=126838389071" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Election Central 2020 website</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'> for election timelines, position descriptions and length of terms. If you have any questions about the nomination or election process, please contact the Nominations & Elections Committee at </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:elections@miala.org"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>elections@miala.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>.<br><br>We look forward to receiving your nominations!<br><br>Best,<br><br>Your MiALA Nominations & Elections Committee<br>Paul Gallagher, Western Michigan University, Immediate Past President & Committee Chair<br>Jeremy Barney, Hope College<br>Frances Krempasky, Lansing Community College<br>Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services & MiALA Administrative Support <br>Molly Ledermann, Washtenaw Community College<br>Mies Martin, Aquinas College<br>Christine Tobias, Michigan State University<br>Serena Vaquilar, Wayne State University</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width=735 style='width:551.25pt'><tr><td width="80%" valign=top style='width:80.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#777777'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width="20%" valign=top style='width:20.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><br><a href="http://www.memberleap.com/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=107 height=18 style='width:1.1166in;height:.1916in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:svc_footer"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>